{"product_id":"38-x-14-x-14-m-red-flare-tee-10172","title":"3\/8 in. x 1\/4 in. x 1\/4 in. Male Reducing Flare Tee","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"series-sizes\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes in This Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass SAE 45 male reducing flare tees. Jump to another size or add it straight to your cart:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart #\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\/8 x 1\/4 x 1\/4 in. (this page)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10172\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$6.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/products\/12-x-12-x-14-m-red-flare-tee-10180\"\u003e1\/2 x 1\/2 x 1\/4 in.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$8.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/cart\/48646779502807:1\"\u003eAdd to cart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/products\/38-x-38-x-58-m-red-flare-tee-10176\"\u003e3\/8 x 3\/8 x 5\/8 in.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10176\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$17.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/cart\/48646779568343:1\"\u003eAdd to cart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Midland 10172 is a 3\/8 in. x 1\/4 in. x 1\/4 in. forged brass SAE 45-degree male reducing flare tee. It branches a 3\/8 in. flared run down to two 1\/4 in. flared outlets, all on metal-to-metal 45-degree seats. Rated for 1000 psi and -65°F to 250°F, it measures 1.82 in. long and works with copper, brass, aluminum, or steel flared tubing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part #\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10172\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReducing Tee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8 in. x 1\/4 in. x 1\/4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAE 45° Male Flared (x3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRun Thread Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/8-18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.82 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressure Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 psi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-65°F to 250°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials of Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForged Brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Use With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel tubing that can be flared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reducing tee lets a 3\/8 in. flared line feed two smaller 1\/4 in. branches—common in refrigeration distribution, gauge and instrument taps, fuel and oil lines, and any flared system that steps down to smaller drops. The SAE 45 seats seal without thread sealant on the flared legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCross-Reference and Interchange\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 3\/8 x 1\/4 x 1\/4 in. reducing flare tee cross-references to these competitor and industry part numbers: \u003cstrong\u003e44R-644\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e44FR-644\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e04059-060404\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eG44ECC\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLT2-644\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTR2-644\u003c\/strong\u003e. Replacing one of these? Match nominal size, connections, and rating, or send us your part number and we will confirm the interchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing and Installation Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/flare-fittings-sae-45-vs-inverted\"\u003eSAE 45 vs. Inverted Flare Fittings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/npt-bspp-jic-thread-identification-guide\"\u003eNPT, BSPP \u0026amp; JIC Thread Identification Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/compression-fitting-sizing-chart\"\u003eCompression Fitting Sizing Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/teflon-tape-vs-pipe-dope\"\u003eTeflon Tape vs. Pipe Dope\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich leg is the 3\/8 in. size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe run inlet is 3\/8 in. flare; the two remaining legs are 1\/4 in. flare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the flared connections need sealant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The 45-degree flare seals metal-to-metal without dope or tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tubing is compatible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAluminum, brass, copper, or steel tubing that can be properly flared to an SAE 45 seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the pressure rating?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1000 psi at ambient temperature with correctly flared tube ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85em;color:#666\"\u003e⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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